Historic referendum results in approval for same-sex marriage For the first time in legal history, a nation has chosen to legalize gay marriage based solely on the people’s popular vote. On Saturday, May 23, the Republic of Ireland became the first country in the world to legalize gay marriage via […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Labour Concerns Raised Over 2022 World Cup Construction
Qatar and FIFA receive pressure to improve treatment of migrant workers Qatar is one of the most rapidly-developing nations in the world. Thanks to immense wealth from its oil and gas reserves, and having been awarded the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar has been experiencing a massive boom in construction. […]
Harper Declines Major Broadcasters for Leaders’ Debates
Conservatives take big risk in face of low pre-election polling With every federal election season comes the leaders’ debates—one each in French and English—televised on major Canadian news networks to give voters a better idea of who and what they’ll be voting for when they head to the polls. […]
Takata Corporation Announces Largest Recall in History
Airbag manufacturer faces severe losses in wake of 36 million-car recall In a move that has affected 11 of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world, the Japanese automotive parts company Takata announced a recall for defective airbags on Tuesday, May 19. In a slightly higher estimate than the figure […]
Under the Radar
International Flag of Earth revealed Thanks to Swedish design student Oskar Pernefeldt, the citizens of planet Earth now have a flag ready for when they take to the stars and conquer the galaxy. According to the Flag of Planet Earth website – created and maintained by Pernefeldt, who is a […]
Santa Barbara Oil Spill 2015
Pipeline burst causes 105,000 gallons of spillage On May.19, officials from Los Angeles reported that an estimated 105,000 gallons of crude oil has spilled into Santa Barbara County. The problem involved two pump stations located along the Gaviota coast. The operation, run by Plains All American Pipeline, has received large […]
Gord Miller Seeks to Represent Guelph
Guelph alumnus runs for Green party in federal election Ontario’s former environmental commissioner, Gord Miller, is currently running as Guelph’s federal Green party candidate. Miller completed both a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Science in plant ecology at the University of Guelph in the 1970s. He is […]
Dr. Gwen Chapman Appointed as Next CSAHS Dean
Professor Gwen Chapman has been appointed as the next dean of CSAHS starting Feb. 1, 2016. Professor Gwen Chapman of the University of British Columbia (UBC) has been appointed as the new dean of the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS). She will begin her five-year term on […]
Grilled Brie Sandwich with Sliced Pears and Toasted Walnuts
A luxurious twist on a staple comfort food Brie is one of my favourite cheeses – it’s delicate, rich, and melts incredibly well. Part of what makes brie so versatile is the subtle and creamy flavours it presents, allowing the French cheese to be easily paired with a variety of […]
Being at Peace with Your Body
An inner and societal reflection Let’s be real, the men and women of today are chameleons. In a way, we are always changing our clothing to adapt to new environments. This can be compared to how a chameleon’s colour changes to match its surroundings as a survival mechanism. We adapt to the […]
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The Ontarion publishes independent, student-produced news, opinion, and commentary for University of Guelph students so that they can make informed decisions in their lives. To do this, The Ontarion provides learning opportunities and training in journalism, media production, leadership, board governance, and other aspects of nonprofit news.
The Ontarion is the University of Guelph’s independent student newspaper. It began in 1951 as part of the Ontario Agricultural College and then began to represent the entire University of Guelph once it amalgamated in 1964. The Ontarion incorporated in May 1970 as The Ontarion, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation registered with the province of Ontario.